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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southgate

Michigan · 30,136 residents · 6.875 sq mi
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Southgate is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,927. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $108,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,136
−2%since 1990
from 30,771 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,383 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 4,476 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+10%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K30K31K1990201020202024Southgate
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,927
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,526 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,219
+50%since 1990
from $15,485 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $503 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+44%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(29,668)
Black1.2%(374)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,016)
Asian1.2%(359)
Diversity Score15.9%(4,903)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(27,382)
Black2.1%(624)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,198)
Asian1.7%(501)
Diversity Score18.5%(5,573)
Diversity Score
18
+16%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southgate, Michigan?

Southgate, Michigan has about 30,136 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Southgate, Michigan?

The typical household in Southgate, Michigan earns about $46,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southgate, Michigan expensive?

In Southgate, Michigan, the median home is worth about $108,600, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Southgate, Michigan?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southgate, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southgate, Michigan?

About 4.6% of people in Southgate, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southgate, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Southgate, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 635 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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